Senior Program Manager Security Clearance

Position: Senior Program Manager with Security Clearance
Description Expertise and Functions
* Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.

* Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives for acquisition and development programs.

* Provide program-level acquisition support to PMs and IPT Leads to guide execution and maintain battle rhythm.

* Analyze program health and advise leadership on options to maintain objectives.

* Support and develop program status briefings and acquisition schedules for senior management.

* Contribute to RFP development including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and technical documentation.

* Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, etc.) for consistency and accuracy.

* Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone documentation, and MARs.

* Implement and execute acquisition processes in collaboration with government and prime contractors.

* Provide program management expertise per DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD/AF policy.

* Identify policy disconnects and provide interpretation across acquisition activities.

* Advise on PM best practices to improve efficiency and cost avoidance.

* Support acquisition strategy development, market research, risk assessment, and MTA/UCA initiatives.

* Coordinate and support scheduling personnel and risk management planning.

* Maintain and update acquisition reports and documentation in tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.

* Assist with funding document preparation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs) and briefings.

* Provide support for life cycle logistics and operational supportability.

* Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency.

* Monitor and review contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT interface controls.

* Draft contractual letters and developing source selection strategies and documents.

* Track and advise on acquisition reform policy impacts.

* Support mission execution including planning, analysis, event integration/execution, and reporting.

* Oversee MPE system development and ensure alignment with OFP testing and fielding requirements.

* Review and evaluate ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs.

* Correlate EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments.

* Provide DoD directive and AFI guidance to branch chiefs and project managers.

* Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and Development Evaluations.

* Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend management solutions.

* Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:
* Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience:

* 10+ years of general experience
* 5+ years working in the DoD sector Security:
* Must be a US citizen

* Must have an active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

* Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

* Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

* Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

* Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

* Short Term & Long Term Disability

* Training & Development

* Wellness Resources Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $99,000 - $117,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.